| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $246.66 | 12.813% | $278.2645 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.61 | 7.599% | $228.7662 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.57 | 9.639% | $79.565 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.89 | 12.531% | $163.0462 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.95 | 12.498% | $48.3179 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.97 | 12.111% | $244.3683 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.86 | 9.803% | $101.9631 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.51 | $1,144.2912 | $1,144.30 | $1,144.20 | $1,144.40 | |